Romans 5:6

Christ’s Sacrifice for the Ungodly · Romans 5:6–11
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Translations

Modern
For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Traditional
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Literal
Still indeed Christ, in our still being weak, according to the right time, died for the ungodly.
Latin
Ut quid enim Christus, cum adhuc infirmi essemus, secundum tempus, pro impiis mortuus est?

Original

Greek
English
For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Notes

at just the right time: This could mean God sent Christ at a specific historical moment. It could also mean our totally vulnerable spiritual condition was the perfect time for God to demonstrate his love by sending his Son on our behalf.

Parallels

John 3:1–21

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death Foreordination Gospel Imputation Last Judgment Letter to the Romans Life Man Righteousness Sin

Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Helping the Helpless Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Reconciliation with God: Effected for Men without Strength Suffering of Christ Under the Law Atonement: Typical of Christ's Atonement